Audrain County, Missouri Housing Market
In Audrain County, Missouri, the median home value is $143,100, with a median monthly rent of $693. This places Audrain County at #2330 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #89 within Missouri.
📈 Price Trend (2017 → 2024)
📊 Recent Market Momentum (FHFA HPI)
FHFA House Price Index — All-Transactions, Annual (2000 = 100) · Latest: 2025
📍 Economic Snapshot
Employment & Wages
- Avg weekly wage: $977
- Establishments: 564
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 28
- Multi-family: 0
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 9,165 (avg $57,710)
- Outflow: 8,671 (avg $58,920)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 4 active ZIP codes in Audrain County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 65231 | 219.4 | -6.38% | 2025 |
| 2 | 65284 | 267.7 | -6.45% | 2025 |
| 3 | 65240 | 260.0 | -3.36% | 2025 |
| 4 | 65265 | 230.2 | -0.27% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Audrain County | Missouri Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $143,100 | $175,712 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $693 | $782 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 71.8% | 73.7% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 17.2 | 18.8 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Audrain County is 18.6% below the Missouri state average and 37.2% below the U.S. national average. The median rent of $693/month is 11.4% below the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 17.2, the buy-vs-rent decision in Audrain County is balanced. Whether buying or renting makes more sense depends on your time horizon, down payment capacity, and local market conditions.
Audrain County has an owner-occupancy rate of 71.8%, compared to 73.7% in Missouri and 73.3% nationally. This indicates a more renter-heavy market than the U.S. average.
Similar Counties by Home Value
| County | State | Median Home Value | Median Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jones County | Mississippi | $143,100 | $869 |
| Fayette County | Pennsylvania | $143,200 | $793 |
| Lauderdale County | Tennessee | $143,200 | $774 |
| Carson County | Texas | $143,000 | $956 |
| Scott County | Virginia | $143,000 | $699 |
Other Counties in Missouri
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stoddard County | $143,300 | $760 | 71.8% |
| Butler County | $145,100 | $780 | 64.6% |
| Pike County | $146,000 | $778 | 73.3% |
| Texas County | $146,700 | $665 | 77.2% |
| Livingston County | $147,700 | $768 | 72.3% |
Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2024 5-Year Estimates (2017–2024). Variables: B25077 (Median Home Value), B25064 (Median Gross Rent), B25003 (Tenure). Data collected on 2026-10-14. The price-to-rent ratio is calculated as Median Home Value ÷ (Median Monthly Rent × 12).